DAMASCENE
2020 Cabernet Franc Stellenbosch
| Grapes | Cab Franc |
| Colour | Red |
| Origin | South Africa, Stellenbosch |
| Village | Stellenbosch |
| ABV | 13.5% |
The 2020 Cabernet Franc comes from Bottelary in Stellenbosch on east-facing slopes of decomposed granite, aged for 11 months in a 1,000-litre foudre. The variety is articulated extremely well on the nose with delineated, quite tertiary black fruit, melted road tar, terracotta and bell pepper. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, a cool entry with veins of blue fruit threaded through red. Harmonious, smooth and refined on the finish, this Cabernet Franc should evolve effortlessly in bottle. Bon vin. Drinking range: 2023 - 2038 Rating: 93 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Aug 2022)
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Vibrant aromas of fresh fennel, bramble, black cherries, dried violets, graphite, and hints of sweet tobacco. The wine is fragrant and evolving; leafy on the edges, conjuring up images of tomato vines in the sun, alongside camphor and campfire under starry skies. An energetic and nervy palate is wrapped around a core of iodine, overlaid with tangy redcurrants, tart cherries, cranberries, and blackcurrants. The fresh fruit is complemented by lively acidity and an inherent vitality. There’s purity to the tannin structure, unencumbered by wood, red-fleshed and grippy, tailoring into a precise, dry finish.Winemaker's notes (Feb 2022)
Damascene
Damascene is a seriously exciting new find for us in South Africa. Their maiden vintage here was 2018 and we were blown away by the results. 2019, their second vintage was sold out on release, read the press release HERE.
The highly acclaimed Jean Smit, previously winemaker at Boekenhoutskloof, has teamed up with David Curl, former owner of Bordeaux’s Chateau Gaby.
Their goal is to explore all across the South African winelands in search of exceptional sites. Sites that deliver an important moment of insight, and hence the name of the project. A Damascene moment of clarity, where we can all understand the greatness of these small, prized plots.
The vineyards are old and well established but small, so each of these brilliant wines is only released in very small quantities. We urge you to catch them while you can.
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2021 DAMASCENE Cabernet Franc Stellenbosch
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